FLM 349 - Film Reviewing

Course unit(s): 1
Meets requirement: W
This writing-intensive course focuses on the art of reviewing films for both popular and scholarly outlets. Students will write reviews of classic and contemporary films in a variety of lengths and formats, for different intended audiences. The course will also include extensive practice in editing and re-writing and include weekend trips to local cinemas to review films on short deadlines. Students will create an online archive of all finished work and learn about ways to develop and market their own critical voice.
Attendance at weekly screenings is required.